Suzanne S. BlevinsB.S., SM(ASCP)

Suzanne Sniscak Blevins’ lifelong interest in biology, geology, and chemistry has driven her distinguished 48-year career in laboratory biological sciences. She pursued her studies in microbiology at Virginia Tech and dedicated 20 years to American Medical Laboratory, Inc. (AML), where she progressed from night shift bench work to the role of Technical Director of the microbiology department, acquiring extensive expertise in clinical pathogens and laboratory operations.

Suzanne holds the Specialist in Microbiology SM(ASCP) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. In 1997, her commitment to integrating clinical and building science microbiology led her to establish Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc., which gained national recognition for its contributions to healthcare pathogen investigations and environmental assessments. Suzanne actively participates in the USP <797> and <1163> Pharmaceutical Compounding Expert Committees and serves as an instructor for the Association of Water Technology, with a focus on Legionella Water Safety. Additionally, she is a co-owner of Apheresis Associates of Northern Virginia, a stem cell collection laboratory supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.

Education & Certification

BS Biology, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology at Virginia Tech
B.S. Biology, Microbiology at Virginia Tech
Specialist in Microbiology from the American Society for Clinical Pathology
SM(ASCP) Certification
ASSE 12080 Certification.

Associations

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Expert Committee Microbiologist Member – USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations

Expert Committee Member – USP <1163> Quality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Compounding Expert Committe

Instructor – Association of Water Technology  (AWT) ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist

Served on the Commonwealth of Virginia Mold Inspector Licensing Committee

Owner of Apheresis Associates of Northern Virginia, a stem cell collection laboratory for the National Marrow Donor Program supporting patients and donors and the Be The Match (NMDP) cell therapy program.

Virginia Tech Alumni Biology Advisory Board